Yahoo Lifestyle20 Best Mother-Daughter Songs That Capture Your Tight Bond
- 1/21
20 Best Mother-Daughter Songs That Capture Your Tight Bond
If you're trying to come up with a new way to honor Mom for Mother's Day this year, here's a fun idea: Show her how much your care with one of these mother-daughter songs. Whether you send her a link or sing a rendition yourself (if that's your cup of tea!), she'll be touched by the power of these lyrics and mother-daughter messages. These tunes are all about the unconditional love between a mother and child, so they're perfect for sharing with anyone who is just like a parent to you, even if they're not related by blood.
With tracks by huge artists including Martina McBride, Beyoncé, and Carrie Underwood, you'll want to steal some of the lyrics to inspire your Mother's Day card or use as Mother's Day Instagram captions. These songs perfectly capture how you feel about her or how you feel about being a mom. Reba McEntire sings about watching your little one grow up, while the Spice Girls celebrate all the ways Mom supported them over the years. Make a curated playlist to accompany the day, along with a few picks of the best Mother's Day movies. These songs about moms and daughters will make you feel all warm and fuzzy right away.
- 2/21
"Mother" - Ashanti
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Ashanti sings about the many ways mothers teach us and inspire us in her 2008 track.
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"Where You Lead, I Will Follow" - Carole King
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You probably recognize this Carole King tune from the Gilmore Girls theme song, making it the ultimate mother-daughter anthem.
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- 4/21
"Mama" - Spice Girls
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The Spice Girls sing about looking back as an adult on all the ways your mom was there for you growing up.
- 5/21
"Never Grow Up" - Taylor Swift
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If you have a little one, this Taylor Swift tune will remind you to hold fast to these memories of growing up.
- 6/21
"Mama Said" - The Shirelles
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The Shirelles sing about how Mom is always right in this classic '60s Motown hit.
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- 7/21
"Shiny" - Sara Bareilles
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Sara Bareilles wrote this song for her mom, how her magic shines through in everything she does.
- 8/21
"Blue" - Beyoncé
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Beyoncé reflects on what it's like to be a mother in this 2014 single, wishing that it would last forever. Her daughter Blue makes an appearance in both the song and music video!
- 9/21
"Mama's Song" - Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood sings this song to her mom, about finding the right person to spend her life with.
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- 10/21
"In My Daughter's Eyes" - Martina McBride
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If you're a mom, this song will speak to the impenetrable bond with your child, how you see who you want to be in their eyes.
- 11/21
"Oh Mother" - Christina Aguilera
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Christina Aguilera says she wrote this song for her mother, thanking her for saving them from an abusive situation and raising her as a single mom.
- 12/21
"Landslide" - Fleetwood Mac
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This iconic song is all about growing, changing, and reflecting on yourself, making it appropriate for any mother daughter duo who have faced a lot of change over the years.
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- 13/21
"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
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Stevie Wonder celebrates the birth of his daughter Aisha Morris on this upbeat track that even features audio of her at the end.
- 14/21
"Blended Family (What You Do For Love)" - Alicia Keys
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Anyone who grew up in a blended family or built their own will relate to this Alicia Keys song about she and husband Swizz Beatz's family.
- 15/21
"The One Thing" - Shakira
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Even though Shakira wrote this song for her son Milan, it's still a perfect mother daughter tune about a mom's unconditional love.
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- 16/21
"Sweetest Devotion" - Adele
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Adele also sings about her son on this 2015 track. But its message about motherhood is relatable for any mom out there.
- 17/21
"You're Gonna Be" - Reba McEntire
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Any moms might shed a tear listening to Reba's song that's all about watching your kid grow up through all the ups and downs.
- 18/21
"Mother" - Kacey Musgraves
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If you and your mom live far away from each other, you'll relate to this Kacey Musgraves song about missing your mom especially when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders.
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- 19/21
"Slipping Through My Fingers" - ABBA
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Familiar with the bittersweetness of your little girl growing up? That's what this ABBA song is all about, as they're slipping through your fingers all the time.
- 20/21
"You Can't Lose Me" - Faith Hill
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This song reflects on how your mom was always there for you growing up—and even after you've grown up.
- 21/21
"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack
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You can't listen to this ballad about motherhood with a dry eye. It's about wishing that your kids go out and experience all that life has to offer.
